This article explores the major updates that affect structural engineers working on timber frame designs. It focuses on shear transfer mechanisms, racking wall performance, enhanced connection modelling, and service life provisions.
Author: Omotoriogun Victor
A dedicated, passion-driven and highly skilled engineer with extensive knowledge in research, construction and structural design of civil engineering structures to several codes of practices
This article explains how to model structures realistically within static linear assumptions. It focuses on boundary conditions, load application, geometry simplifications, and model stability.
Parametric design and visual scripting form a methodological bridge between conceptual intent and structural performance. These tools encode decisions, by transforming repetitive modelling into intelligent systems that adapt to constraints and goals.
Torsion is a fundamental aspect of structural behaviour. In asymmetric buildings, it becomes a governing factor. It alters load paths, stresses, and deformation.
This article investigates how across-wind loads impact rectangular tall buildings, what the Eurocode and other global standards say about them, and where these provisions fail to capture the full picture.
This article explores how engineers idealise structures for analysis. It explains what idealisation involves, how to classify structural elements, and how to model boundary conditions…
This article explores the dangers of neglecting initial imperfections in slender columns. It outlines failure mechanisms, relevant design codes, case examples, and best practices for safer engineering.
This article presents the major considerations in long-span roof design. It explores issues that go beyond basic strength. Each section explains what the engineer must assess, how to evaluate it, and what happens when it is ignored.
This article explores key developments in structural glass. It focuses on what engineers must understand to design glass safely.
This article examines how poorly executed temporary works introduce permanent damage. Temporary works remain a critical phase in construction. Their function seems short-lived, but their…